Arshdeep Singh grew to become the first Indian quick bowler to take five-wicket haul against South Africa in One-Day internationals, in Johannesburg on December 17, 2023.
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Pacer Arshdeep Singh grew to become the first Indian pacer to take a five-wicket haul against South Africa in ODI cricket. The 24-year-old pacer achieved this feat through the first ODI between India and South Africa at Johannesburg. Arshdeep was respiratory fireplace with the ball, taking 5/37 in 10 overs, with an economic system price of three.7.
The pacer dismantled the South African prime order, getting wickets of Reeza Hendricks, Tony de Zorzi and Rassie van der Dussen. Later, he eliminated a harmful Heinrich Klaasen and all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo. Overall, he’s the fourth bowler to take a five-wicket haul against South Africa in ODIs for India. The first one was spinner Sunil Joshi (5/6), who took a fifer against Proteas again in 1999. Then spinners Yuzvendra Chahal (5/22) (2018 in Centurion) and Ravindra Jadeja (5/33) (2023 in Kolkata) took two extra five-wicket hauls. Following his magnificent bowling effort, Arshdeep stated that he was making an attempt to preserve issues easy and it’s nice to open his wicket tally in ODIs with a five-wicket haul.
“Was trying to keep it simple. I had not opened my account in ODIs. Great to start with a fifer. The wicket was helpful. When we had a chat, we thought there would not be much movement. But we were surprised, there was a breeze too so the plan was to keep it wicket to wicket and look for lbw/bowled. Adaptability is the key for us as bowlers. I am proud to represent the country and do the job. It was quite hot as well. I am playing the 50-over format after a long time, so it was difficult but I am feeling fresh after the fifer. Even though we thought so (that the pitch was abrasive) but there was some moisture in the wicket, so the ball remained fairly new,” stated Arshdeep after the innings.
Coming to the match, Proteas opted to bat first. But Indian pacers Arshdeep and Avesh Khan proved that call to be deadly for Proteas. Only De Zorzi (28 in 22 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Phehlukwayo (33 in 49 balls, with three fours and two sixes) may contribute one thing respectable as South Africa was bundled out for 116 in 27.3 overs. Arshdeep (5/37) and Avesh (4/27) have been the highest bowlers for India. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav obtained one wicket for India.
India wants 117 runs to win and achieve a 1-0 lead in the collection.
